Question about 98' ECU
09-25-2009, 02:06 AM
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Question about 98' ECU So I have heard that the ECU's in the 98' LS1 cars are harder to tune and are also not compatible with a lot of tuners. I have also heard of people swapping out ECU to 99'+ LS1 model ECU. So, I was wondering why the ECU is harder to tune since it is an OBDII car and has the same motor as the 99'+ models? Also what is all involved in swapping out to a 99'+ ECU if that is what needs to be done? Thanks ahead of time!
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09-27-2009, 01:24 PM
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They say its harder to tune because with HP Tuners the table resolutions are lower, and IIRC there are some options missing in the '98's. For the swap, I was told you need to repin 1 or 2 wires in the connector. Ive never heard that the '98's werent compatible with a lot of tuners tho. I've seen tuners that have the '98 listed seperatly from the '99-'02 though.
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They say its harder to tune because with HP Tuners the table resolutions are lower, and IIRC there are some options missing in the '98's. For the swap, I was told you need to repin 1 or 2 wires in the connector. Ive never heard that the '98's werent compatible with a lot of tuners tho. I've seen tuners that have the '98 listed seperatly from the '99-'02 though.
I have been looking for a hand held tuner to use for now before i get the car dyno tuned in a few years after a stall convertor, LT's, trans build and intake, but that wont be for probaly a year and a half to two years. If you know of a good hand held please let me know!
